Best Private Campsites in East Midlands 2025

Welcome to Hipcamp, your go-to website for private camping sites in the East Midlands of the UK. With 49 options available in this region, you're sure to find the perfect spot to pitch your tent or set up your glamping setup. Looking for a peaceful retreat? Check out Lincolnshire Lanes (8 reviews), Bain View Glamping (6 reviews), or Stamford Meadows Glamping (6 reviews). These top campsites offer facilities like cooking equipment, rubbish disposal, and toilets. Plus, you can enjoy popular activities in the area such as whitewater paddling and fishing. Prices start as low as £15 per night, with an average price of £110. So pack your gear and get ready to experience the great outdoors in the East Midlands!

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Welcome to Hipcamp, your go-to website for private camping sites in the East Midlands of the UK. With 49 options available in this region, you're sure to find the perfect spot to pitch your tent or set up your glamping setup. Looking for a peaceful retreat? Check out Lincolnshire Lanes (8 reviews), Bain View Glamping (6 reviews), or Stamford Meadows Glamping (6 reviews). These top campsites offer facilities like cooking equipment, rubbish disposal, and toilets. Plus, you can enjoy popular activities in the area such as whitewater paddling and fishing. Prices start as low as £15 per night, with an average price of £110. So pack your gear and get ready to experience the great outdoors in the East Midlands!

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1. River Dove Camp

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10 units · Tents · Ashbourne, Derbyshire, East Midlands

A perfectly simple, riverside Hipcamp on the edge of the Peak District

2. Four Winds Camping, Canoeing & SUP

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14 units · Tents, Motorhomes · Wisbech, Cambridgeshire, East Anglia

A small, friendly riverside campsite in Cambridgeshire – with campfires allowed

3. Heygates Lodging

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2 units · Glamping · Market Harborough, Leicestershire, East Midlands

A place to unwind in the heart of the countryside. Canalside walks are on your doorstep and nature is never far away - birds of prey such as red kites and buzzards are plentiful, and you may be lucky enough to see otters in the canal. There's a variety of pubs and restaurants within a short drive, and the market towns of Rugby and Market Harborough area about 20 minutes away. Unwind in the hot tub, enjoy local beers and ciders or pick from our expertly curated wine list. Our Lodges have their own fire pits and BBQs, and all fuel is provided. Each lodge has its own hammock, and a designated private fishing peg at a turning point in the canal, meaning that you'll be largely undisturbed by passing boats.

4. Peak Pods

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4 units · Glamping · Bakewell, Derbyshire, East Midlands

Family-sized en suite glamping pods in the Peak District

5. Big Sky Hideaway Camping Farm

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20 units · Tents, Motorhomes, Glamping · Lincolnshire, East Midlands

Camping and glamping in the Lincolnshire Fenland with campfires, alpacas and a positive vibe

6. The Red Lion

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29 units · Tents, Motorhomes · Spilsby, England

Simple site in the grounds of a 19th-century coaching inn Lincolnshire Wolds walks and Skegness within half an hour's drive Pub with food; a 10-minute walk from the Aviation Heritage Centre Hikes, wildlife and generous helpings of history are all dished up at The Red Lion, a simple site in the grounds of an old Lincolnshire inn. At a crossroads in the village of East Kirkby, The Red Lion has been refreshing travellers since 1841; more recently, it was a favoured watering hole for the men and women of Bomber Command in World War II, and the pub’s décor pays tribute to them. The staff are steeped in the history of the old coaching inn and the nearby airfield, and can point you towards the Lincolnshire Aviation Heritage Centre, 10 minutes’ walk down the road and on the site of the former Royal Air Force base. The Red Lion makes a splendid base for aviation and wartime history buffs, with the heritage centre nearby and the displays and memorials of the International Bomber Command Centre a 45-minute drive away. As it’s on the edge of the Lincolnshire Wolds and around half an hour's drive from the coast, it’s also well placed for walks, stately home visits and wildlife watching. Most importantly, it’s at the back of a friendly pub (which has varied winter and summer opening days and hours, but is always closed on Mondays). It serves hot food alongside local beers and other refreshing tipples. Canine companions are welcome in the bar (it’d be nice if they bought a drink…) and on the site. Electric vehicle charging is onsite in the public house car park this is chargeable through an app and full instructions are given for once you have booked and paid for your charging slot,

7. Bain View Glamping

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4 units · Tents, Glamping · Horncastle, Lincolnshire, East Midlands

A canal-side shepherd's hut near the Lincolnshire Wolds, with an outdoor bathtub, a mini vineyard, and total privacy.

8. Lincolnshire Lanes

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31 units · Tents, Motorhomes, Glamping · Market Rasen, England

Old-fashioned family fun on a child-friendly campsite in rural Lincolnshire

9. Blooms Westerby Farm

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5 units · Glamping · Outwell, England

Camping and glamping in the peaceful Cambridgeshire Fens

10. The Mushroom Farm Campsite

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36 units · Tents, Glamping · Oakham, England

Authentic old school camping! Bring your own tent and stay in one our lovely private pitches. Our pitches are big enough to park your car and pitch a large family tent with plenty of space for sitting and BBQs. Our site is off grid so you will be provided with plenty of fresh water in containers. There are compost toilets dotted around the site which are cleaned daily and there is firewood and charcoal available to buy. We also have a little honesty shop selling a few bits and pieces that campers often forget to pack. The mushroom farm feels more like wild camping or a pioneers camp. It is not a manicured site so we recommend bringing an airbed for a comfortable sleep. But a positive you’ll be sharing it with wildlife – frequent visitors include songbirds, red kites, kestrels, owls, bats, lizards, frogs and toads, snakes, rabbits and hares, muntjac deer, mice, foxes, dragonflies, butterflies, moths and beetles… The camp is set on a mushroom farm with young trees and large areas left to rewild. This means flowering thistles and uneven ground so it may not be suitable for babies, very young children or people with health conditions. The 2025 camping season at the Mushroom farm is from Friday the 23rd of May until Sunday the 22rd of June. We are then closed for a few weeks but open again from Friday the 18th of July until Sunday the 17th of August.

11. Spire View Yurts

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3 units · Glamping · Chesterfield, Derbyshire, East Midlands

Yurt glamping between Chesterfield and Matlock in Derbyshire

12. Belvoir Holidays

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13 units · Glamping · Leicestershire, East Midlands

Luxury bell tent glamping in the grounds of Netflix's most famous castle

13. Blossom in the Beans

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3 units · Glamping · England

Rustic A-frame cabins on the border of Leicestershire & Warwickshire. Set amongst the rolling countryside in 5 acres of private land, you can relax & rewind in our cabins which feature a mezzanine master bedroom, kitchenette, private fire pit with BBQ grill and hot tub. We have an array of animals on site from our friendly Shetland pony, cheeky pygmy goats and chickens. Enjoy fresh eggs in the morning and complimentary welcome gift on arrival. There is lot to explore and do in the area from country walks, traditional village pubs, Twycross Zoo, Drayton Manor Theme Park and vintage railway which can take you to the Battle of Bosworth Heritage Site. Your Summer adventure starts with us!

14. Get Lost In Nature glamping

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5 units · Tents, Glamping · Market Harborough, Leicestershire, East Midlands

Family-friendly farm glamping, with luxury bell tents in a glorious natural woodland setting

Camper favorites in and near East Midlands

Top-rated campgrounds reviewed by the Hipcamp community.

The Mushroom Farm Campsite

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36 units · Tents, Glamping · Oakham, England

Authentic old school camping! Bring your own tent and stay in one our lovely private pitches. Our pitches are big enough to park your car and pitch a large family tent with plenty of space for sitting and BBQs. Our site is off grid so you will be provided with plenty of fresh water in containers. There are compost toilets dotted around the site which are cleaned daily and there is firewood and charcoal available to buy. We also have a little honesty shop selling a few bits and pieces that campers often forget to pack. The mushroom farm feels more like wild camping or a pioneers camp. It is not a manicured site so we recommend bringing an airbed for a comfortable sleep. But a positive you’ll be sharing it with wildlife – frequent visitors include songbirds, red kites, kestrels, owls, bats, lizards, frogs and toads, snakes, rabbits and hares, muntjac deer, mice, foxes, dragonflies, butterflies, moths and beetles… The camp is set on a mushroom farm with young trees and large areas left to rewild. This means flowering thistles and uneven ground so it may not be suitable for babies, very young children or people with health conditions. The 2025 camping season at the Mushroom farm is from Friday the 23rd of May until Sunday the 22rd of June. We are then closed for a few weeks but open again from Friday the 18th of July until Sunday the 17th of August.

Spire View Yurts

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3 units · Glamping · Chesterfield, Derbyshire, East Midlands

Yurt glamping between Chesterfield and Matlock in Derbyshire

Belvoir Holidays

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13 units · Glamping · Leicestershire, East Midlands

Luxury bell tent glamping in the grounds of Netflix's most famous castle

Blossom in the Beans

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3 units · Glamping · England

Rustic A-frame cabins on the border of Leicestershire & Warwickshire. Set amongst the rolling countryside in 5 acres of private land, you can relax & rewind in our cabins which feature a mezzanine master bedroom, kitchenette, private fire pit with BBQ grill and hot tub. We have an array of animals on site from our friendly Shetland pony, cheeky pygmy goats and chickens. Enjoy fresh eggs in the morning and complimentary welcome gift on arrival. There is lot to explore and do in the area from country walks, traditional village pubs, Twycross Zoo, Drayton Manor Theme Park and vintage railway which can take you to the Battle of Bosworth Heritage Site. Your Summer adventure starts with us!

Get Lost In Nature glamping

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5 units · Tents, Glamping · Market Harborough, Leicestershire, East Midlands

Family-friendly farm glamping, with luxury bell tents in a glorious natural woodland setting

Stories from the community

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Alexa

October 2025

With kids

Weekend Trip to Get Lost In Nature glamping

My three year old and I had an amazing time, such great facilities, incredibly comfortable, and absolutely dreamy setting. We are planning our return :) thank you so much Sara and Julian!

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Neil

September 2025

Tent

Weekend Trip to Four Winds Camping, Canoeing & SUP

Great site, friendly staff, generous pitch sizes and straight onto the river. Will defiantly visit again

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Duco

September 2025

2 nights at Peak Pods

The pod was nice, clean, and well-maintained, and although four pods were located in a row, it felt very private, largely due to large open field in front. Excellent location to visit Haddon Hall, less than 5 min drive.

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Mark

September 2025

5 m Class B

Weekend Trip to Four Winds Camping, Canoeing & SUP

Lovely campsite , staff really friendly. Easy access to the river. Nice walk along the river to March . Highly recommend

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Hussain

September 2025

Tent

Group trip

Weekend Trip to River Dove Camp

Alex was very helpful and kind. He accommodated all our needs and made sure we had a comfortable stay.

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carla

September 2025

6 m Class A

With pets

Weekend Trip to Four Winds Camping, Canoeing & SUP

Brilliant site, lovely views. Perfect for launching kayak or a bit of wild swimming. Stayed for 2 nights in our motorhome with dog. Great pizza can on Friday evening with plant based options. Will definitely be coming back

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Sacha

September 2025

With kids

Weekend Trip to Peak Pods

Beautiful, quiet spot with only four cabins. The cabin was clean and well equipped. Would definitely stay again

Becky

August 2025

Tent

Group trip

Weekend Trip to River Dove Camp

It's a beautiful place with picturesque views. We enjoyed having so much space to ourselves.

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Mariam

August 2025

Tent

Weekend Trip to River Dove Camp

Alex was super lovely and helpful, awesome guy and amazing farm. Was super nice to wake up to the animals around the chickens the sheep and the cows. Would definitely recommend and go again!!

Lovely farm animals , we got to feed the ducks and hens.

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Annette

August 2025

Tent

With kids

Weekend Trip to River Dove Camp

We loved our private location , fox corner ,only campers in our field , with access to the shallow river , crystal clear water , found some crayfish , the kids throughly enjoyed. We paid for fire wood , toasted our marshmallows and made smores . Great location for start gazing on a clear night . Very calming , relaxing , back to basics site but that's all you need for a great reset .

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Kenny

August 2025

Tent

2 nights at Big Sky Hideaway Camping Farm

Lovely place, very peaceful and you can tell a lot of love has gone into the place. Camping feels private due to well spaced out pitches and coverage of short trees and bushes between them. Nice people.

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Fay

August 2025

Tent

2 nights at River Dove Camp

Had a lovely stay. So much space to ourselves. Loved being by the river and the wild life.

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Ian

August 2025

Tent

With kids

3 nights at River Dove Camp

Lovely spot, nice and private. Host was great, helpful and friendly Would book again without hesitation

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gower

August 2025

Tent

Group trip

Weekend Trip to River Dove Camp

Great stay, lovely host, very accommodating, great stream next to it! - some better dunnies would be appreciated but other than that no issues

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Danny

August 2025

Tent

1 night at Four Winds Camping, Canoeing & SUP

Brilliant campsite backing in to the River Nene. Great place to launch kayaks and paddle boards. Clean toilets and showers and fire pits on every pitch. 10/10

This is how open the non-electric pitches area. Plenty of space, and still only a reletively short walk to the bathrooms at the entrance of the site.

Hazel

August 2025

5 m Class B

Weekend Trip to The Red Lion

My Husband and I really enjoyed our 3 night stay in our campervan the sight is easy to assess and the plots are quite spacious we ate a Sunday lunch in the restaurant which I highly recommend we will definitely be visiting the Red Lion again in the near future.

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Kelli

August 2025

Tent

Weekend Trip to River Dove Camp

Really nice location, the fire pit a lovely feature.

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Sapphira

August 2025

Tent

With kids

1 night at River Dove Camp

Lovely, quiet spot. So picturesque and peaceful. Had a great stay with the family.

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Helen

August 2025

Tent

With pets

2 nights at River Dove Camp

Basic but exactly what we needed. Stayed with 3 teenage boys who spent most the time in the river or round the campfire. Loo and drinking tap were a bit of a trek. Alex and family were very welcoming.